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| March 26, 2005 Release Number: 05-03-19C FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOUR SOLDIERS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN MINE BLAST KABUL, Afghanistan - Four U.S. Soldiers died March 26 when their vehicle struck a mine while traveling in Logar Province, approximately 40 kilometers south of Kabul. The Soldiers were taking part in a three-vehicle joint reconnaissance mission with the Afghan National Army. There were no other casualties. The deceased have been transported by U.S. medevac helicopter to Bagram Airfield. An investigation will be conducted into the incident. Names of the deceased are being held pending notification of family. -30- |
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